Debi Hoggan

by Carly Matthews

Allow me to introduce Debi Hoggan, from Utah,
USA! Debi is a 47 year old wife and mother. She is also
a volunteer for the Utah state governor's ADA council, a credited artist
and writer, and also a professional clown. Seriously! "We do
a few children's parties," says Debi, "but the majority of clowning we do
is at professional parties and open houses."

Debi has been married to her husband for 25 years. Their six children
range in age from 13 to 24, and they also have two grandchildren. "They
[the children] are a real thrill of my life, and keep me being young," Debi
tells us. "Of course, my dear husband keeps me going too."

Debi loves doing "anything that will add knowledge to my life." She
home schools her two youngest children, and is always searching the web or
studying books to add to her own education. She also enjoys painting
and designing popup scripts for the internet.

Debi has fibromyalgia,
epilepsy, residue
from a mild stroke 12 years ago, and is now being tested for
lupus. Another reason
for coming to #Disabled is her daughter,

who is an achondroplastic dwarf with several
problems. "She is a true and loving inspiration," says Debi.

When asked to summarize her life, Debi answers, "Happy! I am a very
happily married woman with some extra-great kids. I often look at the
few gray hairs in my head and thank the lord for giving me the silver lining
to help me grow in life." She also adds, "I only wish others would be
as happy as I am! Even when times seem terribly bleak, it only lasts
a short while. My husband has taught me to love and live life to its
fullest."